Source: BBC News
Nine out of 10 women aged over 70 have never asked for a breast scan even though they are most at risk of the cancer, a survey has found.
At present, women are called for screening every three years between the ages of 50 and 70. However, older women also have a right to screening if they request it.
The survey, of over 2,200 over-50s, was carried out by the charity Breakthrough Breast Cancer, which wants a review of the upper limit for routine screening.
SURVEY FINDINGS
Only 2% thought the over-70s were most at risk
Two-thirds did not realise the risk of breast cancer increases past the age of 50
Almost a third of women aged over 50 hadn’t checked their breasts in the last month
Over one in 10 women over 50 do not check their breasts at all
The charity is also calling for improvements in the way older women are made aware of their right to regular screening. (more…)
October 03rd 2006 Posted to
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